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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.29, 62.15 and 29.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.29, 62.15 and 29.95 is: 45.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.29 : 62.15 = 29.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.29/62.15 = 29.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.29x = 62.15 × 29.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.29x = 1,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861.39/41.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.08

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